Shown here is a 1/500th scale Identification Model, ID Model, of the Lexington Class USS Saratoga CV3 Aircraft Carrier. Built by Master Ship Model Builders with more than 35 years individual experience.

The USS Saratoga is one of the United States First Aircraft Carrier launched in 1925. One of only three pre-war aircraft carriers to survive WWII, she was the backbone of American Pacific defenses during the war. The oldest in service until she was sunk in 1946 in atomic bomb tests at Bikini Atoll.

Large collections of ID ships were commonly kept aboard. Details are kept simple on ID models to enable easy recognition of any sea vessel from a distance. We build each model by hand in the USA using only professional grade materials.

Beyond Museum Quality. Internationally recognized, award winning, professionally certified Master Model Builders offering one-of-a-kind custom built models from kit embellished to full scratch builds. Raven Arts, offering simply the finest in the world since 1989.

26" long x 3½" deep x 6" tall Other Sizes Available A great scale and structure reference for any Navy, WWII or military model enthusiast or ID model collector.

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The Ship Model Masters of Raven Arts in Washington State are the West coast's premier full service custom modeling service located just west of Seattle, WA Custom built ship models such as this Aircraft Carrier Model of the USS Saratoga CV3 are available as both investment and museum quality ship models. Shown here as a simple identification model or ID Model also available as a full scale detailed aircraft carrier model. Other aircraft carrier models also available include Nimitz Class and Lexington Class versions such as the USS Ronald Reagan, USS Enterprise, USS Forrestal, USS Lexington and more. Created by professional Master Model Builders with more than 40 years experience. Each one is a custom work of art built by hand in the USA. Available in a multitude of sizes and configurations.